Biography of Charles C. JonesMadison County, Ohio Biographies

CHARLES C. JONES, banker, Jefferson, is a grandson of Sam uel and a son of Isaac Jones, who were both natives
of New Jersey, where the former matured and married. In 1819, he, wife and several children came to Ohio, locating
in Jefferson Township, Madison County, purchasing land now occupied by Jefferson. His land joined Samuel Sexton's
land, out of which two pioneers, on July 5, 1822, laid out New Hampton, just south of the present residence of
John Heath, On September 15, 1823, Samuel Jones buried his wife, in the fifty fourth year of her age. He soon after
returned to New Jersey, where he married his second wife. On November 17, 1830, he and wife, Mary, deeded 110 acres
of land, on the National road, just west of Little Darby, to his son Isaac. Isaac was born in New Jersey in 1802,
but, from seventeen years of age, was a resident of Ohio. In 1821, he married Eliza, daughter of John Mills. She
was born in New York April 30, 1804. He and wife settled in New Hampton. The north line of the 110 acres deeded
to him by his father was the northern limit of Jefferson, which town he laid out into sixty four lots, in the fall
of 1831. Early in life, he joined the Baptist Church, and, during the third decade of the present century, he was
ordained as a minister in that church. Through his efforts the original church was organized at New Hampton. He
labored long and faithfully, and, on the 22d of September, 1842, died. He was a zealous Christian worker, of unwavering
fidelity and unswerving integrity. He was licensed to solemnize marriages on July 9,1830, and, on March 20, 1840,
William Shannon, Governor of the State. appointed him Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the county
of Madison, in which capacity he served until his death. He was interred in the Hampton Cemetery, where a suitable
monument has been erected to his memory. His widow survived him several years. They had born to them eight children,
viz., Sarah. wife of Dr. Col. Crabb, of York, Deb.; an infant, deceased; Charles C.; Thomas P., who served as Quartermaster
of the Ninety fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the late war; Col. William Jones, whose biography appears in Union
Township; an infant, deceased; Samuel, who died in 1842, aged nine years; J. M., who left Oberlin College and enlisted
in the late war. but now is a resident of Clark County. Ohio; and Isaac C., Br., who was also a student in the
same college, but, seeing the need of men to protect our country, left school, and, at Cincinnati, Ohio, enlisted
in Company C, Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He rose to Lieutenant Colonel, participating in some of the severest
battles, but, on November 27, 1863, while engaged in the battle at Ringgold, was mortally wounded, and, while lying
in the last agonies of death, he said to his comrades, "I am happy to die for my country!" Of the entire
family of Rev. Isaac Jones, four are now living. William and Charles, in Madison County. The latter was born in
New Hampton October 7, 1826. He grew up in his native county, where he has always resided. He started in life with
no means, but is now among the wealthiest citizens of Jefferson. He has devoted thirty two years to auctioneering,
in which he has been successful. He connected himself with the Baptist Church many years ago, and is now one of
its Trustees. He has been associated with thee interests of the township in various capacities; since 1874 has
been, a Republican. He and wife have had a family of eleven children, seven of whom are now living.

From:
History of Madison County, Ohio
Published by: W. H. Beers and Company
Chicago, Illinois
1883